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Your go-to thank-you gift is… Nothing will ever beat a handwritten note and maybe a sketch.—Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2026 Berlinghof said that approximately six gallons of Ryerson maple syrup have been made this year to be used for sampling and for volunteers at a thank-you meal at the end of the season, when French toast is served.—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026 There will be a thank-you party all day next Tuesday.—Mamie Bah, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026 Storrie’s cool kid realizes his mistake after Dirkus plays him a thank-you song.—Rima Parikh, Vulture, 1 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for thank-you
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Etymology
from the phrase thank you used in expressing gratitude